Cook

Cedar Ridge Village; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

EAP counseling

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Volunteer time off

Shift differential pay

Referral bonus

Service award

Career development

Tuition assistance

Team culture

Job summary

Cedar Ridge Village in West Des Moines, IA seeks a dedicated Cook to prepare meals per cycle menus and ensure safe handling, service, and clean-up. This role aims to create a restaurant-style dining experience for residents.

The position supports full-time hours with 8-hour shifts (Days: 6am-2:30pm, Sun-Thu), offering generous benefits and a family-based culture focused on care for seniors.

Qualifications

• Proficient cooking and meal preparation.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation.
• Ability to follow cycle menus and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate food preparation and meal service.
• Monitor temperatures of hot/cold foods.
• Plan and initiate cooking schedules.
• Maintain clean and safe kitchen areas.
• Assist with inventory and receiving.

Skills

Cooking skills

Food safety

Job description

Cedar Ridge Village is an innovative, beautiful, 5 star, boutique style senior living community. Our mission is simple: to enrich the lives of our residents through purpose, passion & joy in life! Our Community offers several levels of living including: independent living, assisted living, short-term rehab, and long-term care.

In addition to our commitment to provide quality care to our residents, we are also committed to providing a great work environment for our Team Members.

Shifts:

In general we offer 8 hours shifts. We have openings for full-time (30+ hours weekly)position.

• Days: 6am-2:30pm, Sunday through Thursday

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, & Vision Care Plans with company cost share (full-time only)
• Company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that includes counseling sessions for Team Members and their Family.
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO
• Holiday Premium Pay
• Volunteer Time Off
• Competitive Wages & Shift Differentials
• Referral Bonus
• Service Award Bonus
• Career Path Development
• Tuition Assistance & Certification Course Payment
• Fun & engaging team environment

If you're in search of a family based organization with a culture of care and you have a passion for seniors - keep reading!

Role

We are seeking a dedicated Cook to join our team! This position is responsible for preparing meals according to cycle menus and monitoring methods of food handling preparations, meal service, and equipment cleaning. This position will additionally create a restaurant-style dining experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate food preparation and meal service, including nutritional snacks.
• Monitor temperature of hot and cold foods through food preparation and service to ensure that established temperature goals are met prior to steamtable transfer and maintained throughout meal service.
• Plan and initiate cooking schedule for food preparation to meet meal schedules.
• Follow proper food safety and sanitation procedures and maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Assist with inventory.
• Assist in receiving and storing food and supplies.
• Clean equipment and work areas as assigned.
• Be knowledgeable of federal, state, and community’s rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Follow defined safety codes while performing all duties.
• Follow defined Infection Control procedures.
• Attend scheduled department staff meetings.
• Attend in-service educational programs as assigned.
• Understand community’s fire and disaster plans, follow established procedures during drills and actual emergencies.